What can I do with my old floppy disks?

Recycling floppy disks Once you have destroyed the data on your floppy disks, you may wish to recycle them. There are companies who will take your old disks for secure disposal, and recycling, but it’s recommended you destroy the data on them first before sending on.

How do you dispose of old floppy disks?

Rip open the floppy disk and cut it up with scissors to physically destroy data. To open up the floppy disk, remove the rectangular metal piece at the top of the disk, pull out the spring underneath it, and use your fingers to pry open the disk’s shell. Cut up the disk inside with a pair of scissors.

Does Best Buy recycle floppy disks?

Best Buy accepts hard drives and items containing hard drives for recycling. Customers may consider removing or wiping their data at their own discretion. However, most large appliances can be recycled for a fee through our haul-away recycling program.

Are floppy disks E waste?

An Overview on Recycling Floppy Disks Like most other e-waste, floppy disks are made with materials that can and should be recovered, so recycling them is a great move if you’re looking to clean out your home of electronic waste. Do a data wipe:To protect your privacy, be sure to remove all data from the disks.

What can I do with my old DVDs UK?

It’s best to check with your local council. If you have CDs or DVDs you longer need, consider the following options: Charity shops often accept CDs and DVDs for re-sale. CDs, DVDs and computer games in good condition can be sometimes be sold on sites like eBay, Music Magpie, Zapper and Ziffit that offer this service.

What do I do with a DVD I don’t want?

Donate. Just because you no longer want your disc-bound movies, that doesn’t mean someone else won’t. Thrift stores often accept DVDs in good condition and profits often go to a good cause. You can also give away your discs on websites like Craigslist or Freecycle.

What DVDs are worth money UK?

Do you have any of these DVDs or Blu-rays?
Heathcliff – up to $50 (£40)
The Evil Dead Trilogy DVD Box Set – up to $89 (£70)
Lovejoy: The Complete Collection DVD Box Set – up to $89 (£70)
Scarface Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set – up to $112 (£88)
The Forsyte Saga DVD Box Set – up to $115 (£90)

What Disney dvds are worth money?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Starting from the very beginning in 1937, no Disney DVD collection would ever be complete without the very first animation film that Disney created and produced.
Dumbo.
Bambi.
Jungle Book.
The Little Mermaid.
Beauty and the Beast.

Are Disney VHS tapes worth anything UK?

If you still manage to have some of your old Disney VHS tapes it’s time to auction them off on Ebay as they could be worth thousands of euro. This unopened edition of Aladdin which is Black Diamond VHS Deluxe Collectors item, is on Ebay for £16,500. This sealed copy of Beauty and the Beast is on sale for £15,000.

Are my Disney VHS tapes worth anything?

Unopened Disney VHS tapes do carry more value than the opened, used version—but it isn’t a lot of money. To their credit, a 35-year-old VHS tape is usually worth nothing, so… good for them, but not really enough to get excited over.

What does Black Diamond Edition mean?

The Black Diamond edition refers to the diamond-shaped ‘The Classics’ logo on the upper spine of each Disney VHS clamshell case. Disney movies in the Black Diamond Collection were released between 1984 and 1994 and include titles like Dumbo, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and more.